On Saturday afternoon, Police and Rescue Services were called to Jomtien Beach following reports of a Bus Stop which had fallen onto a foreign tourist.

At the scene, a large crowd had gathered as medics attended to Mr. Christopher K aged 65 from Sweden. He was unconscious after the steel bus stop sign fell onto him after the nuts attaching the heavy object to the pavement came loose.

The victim was rushed to Pattaya Memorial Hospital where his injuries were described as serious but not life-threatening.

City Workers also rushed to the scene to assess the damage and determine why the sign became so unstable without anyone realizing. Other similar Bus Stop signs were later checked throughout the city to prevent a repeat of the incident which is also under investigation by Police.